This is a knitted U-lock cozy by Tennyson Miller, a crafty bike-lover. She plans to knit a cozy for her frame next.

Photo and text by Leila Kent

Tired of boring-looking gear? Keep your bike stylishly secure by making your own U-Lock cozy! This free crochet pattern from the Knit Café (1050 Queen St. West, Toronto) is quick and simple, and it’s a cool way to put some leftovers from your craft heap to colourful use. More of a knitter? Never fear: there’s a pattern to spice up your lock, too.